Asserting that there is no need to panic, Minister of State for Finance Arjun Meghwal said that the gravity of the demonetisation situation is decreasing everyday and soon everything will be under absolute control.

Bullet proof vehicles were pressed into service overnight to evacuate over 400 people rattled by the sound of Pakistani mortar bombing and firing in border hamlets. Border dwellers in Bobiya and adjoining hamlets in Hiranagar sector in Kathua district have been experiencing sleepless nights due to the intensified shelling and firing by Pakistani Rangers on October-20 and 21.

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer after Argentina were beaten 4-2 by Chile on penalties in the final of the Copa America, the fourth time he has lost a final with the national side.